Pin Cushions Galore

I've had a few pin cushions sitting around waiting to be stuffed for ages.  I finally got around to doing it.  Here are a few pictures of what I've been up to.

Can you tell I'm on a Buggy Barn kick?  I have 2 more in the works for this year - but I think I'll give it a break for now.  Just since taking these pictures I have made 4 more pin cushions from my Bliss scraps.  They are pretty dang cute (if I do say so myself).  I'll post some pictures as soon as I get the next batch stuffed.  All the cushions above are for sale at my Etsy store.

Queen of Hearts Bliss Style

I had a few extra blocks from my Bliss Buggy Barn quilt, so I decided to make another table runner.  I think I like this one even better than the first one!

A lot brighter and fun for spring.  I'm loving the aqua/red combo of colors in this line.  And of course the polka dots - I can never get enough of the dots!  I used the dots in the binding and the backing.  I love how fun these are to make and cute project for a gift or to add a little something to the table!

Menu Mondays

I've literally copied and pasted my last Monday's post.  I made NOTHING from this list.  I did make a few quick sandwiches here and there, but mainly it was bowls of cereal and mac n cheese for the kids.  What is is about if there is only 1 adult to cook for, I don't want to cook?

Staying with low carb this week, here is my attempt.

Monday - Rump Roast

Tuesday - Hamburger/Veggie patties w/guacamole

Wednesday - Crustless Quiche

Thursday - Tacos in lettuce wraps

Friday - Pineapple salsa chicken

Jake and Grama Polly

Jake is a lucky boy.  He gets to spend 3 days a week with Grama Polly.  He has also been going to church with her occasionally.  Today he was having a rough time with me leaving him at church.  On our way he asked me to wait in the car for him.  To get his mind off of being upset I asked him who his friends are at church.  This is our conversation.

Me: Jake what are you friends names at church?
Jake: I don't know any names
Me: Well, you need to make friends with the kids.  Who do you sit by?
Jake: Grama Polly
Me: Well, today she is teaching the lesson, so you will have to sit by your class.  Maybe you can ask some of the kids what their names are.
Jake: But I want to sit by Grama.
Me: She might be busy today Jake, you'll have to sit with the kids.
Jake: I'm gonna have to get a new Grama to sit with me then.

He didn't last at church today, so I don't think he found a new Grama yet.  We are so happy and blessed to have Grama Polly as our Nanny.  We couldn't do it without her.  Jake has started telling me how I do things differently then Grama Polly, or how Grama Polly doesn't like certain words he uses etc.  Its pretty funny.  It is nice to see he listens and does everything Grama Polly tells him to, cause he sure doesn't listen to us!

Love you Grama Polly!

Play mat

I owed Marta a playmat and I'm happy to say I got it done right in time for her next trip out this way.  This was an easy finish has the cute panel does all the work.  Just a little quilting, some binding and it was done!  The perfect quilt for those boys into cars and trains, which cute little Benj is!  This quilt couldn't be going to a better home.

Christmas Presence

I know I know, Christmas is long gone....but this is my first full finish of 2011!!!  This topper was a gift to my mother in law for Christmas.  She asked for it about 3 years ago.  I felt it was time to actually get it done for her.

I didn't get it bound in time for Christmas, but I told myself NO MORE WAITING!  If I didn't get it done right away, it would sit in a closet and not get done in time for her to put it out next year.  So I got it done.  I love the black fabric with the holly berries.  I think I have enough to make me something out of it also.  I love having a project done that has been nagging at me for years!

The pattern used was Nana's Table Topper by Pixie Girl Quilts.  It is a fun versatile pattern that works great for a baby quilt or a table topper.  Measures about 38 x 38.  

Menu Mondays

Staying with low carb this week, here is my attempt.

Monday - Scrambled Eggs and ham
Tuesday - Rump Roast
Wednesday - Crustless Quiche
Thursday - Tacos in lettuce wraps
Friday - Pineapple salsa chicken